Research Article

Optimization of the Vibrational Comfort of Passenger Vehicles through Improvement of Suspension and Engine Rubber Mounting Setups

Table 1

Monitored points.

PointObjective

Dead pedalEngine shake
Seat railEngine shake
Engine rubber mountingEngine shake
Transmission rubber mountingEngine shake
Front wheel rubUnsprung mass frequency
Rear wheel rubUnsprung mass frequency
Front shock absorberSprung mass frequency
Rear shock absorberSprung mass frequency